What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL ATTORNEY position at US Naval Sea Systems Command?
Duties
- You will provide legal advice on the full range of civilian personnel law matters.
- You will defend agency decisions before federal administrative tribunals, the federal courts and elsewhere.
- You will coordinate closely with other civilian personnel law attorneys and frequently work with attorneys in offices throughout the Department of the Navy.
- You will manage an extensive and challenging portfolio of cases critical to the future of the Department.
- You will counsel clients on the full range of civilian personnel law matters.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on Equal Employment Opportunity matters.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on disciplinary actions and personnel-related investigations.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on requests for reasonable accommodations.
- You will serve as a liaison or personal representative on Office of Special Counsel matters.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on labor law matters.
- You will address fiscal law questions and interpret legislation, regulations, and policy guidance.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on Ethics and Standards of Conduct matters.
- You will serve as a legal advisor on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act matters.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Qualifications
To be eligible for selection as an attorney at the GS-13 level, the applicant must have in excess of two years of recent professional legal experience.
To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the applicant must have at least three and a half years of recent, and relevant professional legal experience.
To be eligible for selection at the NH-IV pay level (equivalent to the GS-15), the applicant must have at least five and a half years of recent, and relevant professional legal experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
The successful applicant must have graduated with a J.D. or LL.M. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court.
Additional information
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Continued from Marketing Message Section: These attorneys provide their clients with the full range of legal services assigned to the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, including acquisition, civilian personnel, labor, environmental and occupational safety and health, intellectual property, ethics and standards of conduct, fiscal, and associated litigation in various forums.
The successful candidate will provide advice and representation in all areas of civilian personnel law, including matters pertaining to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), federal court litigation, labor law matters, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, investigations, and requests for reasonable accommodation. The incumbent of this position also administers and shares responsibility for the Command's Ethics Program and advises on matters related to ethics/standards of conduct, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Office of Special Counsel and fiscal law.
This position is not covered by the Department of the Defense Priority Placement Program.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Vacancies filled from this announcement will be filled at the grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
1) The depth, breadth, and quality of their experience in civilian personnel law, including successful civilian personnel litigation experience before the EEOC, MSPB, in federal courts and before arbitrators.
2) Experience in the other practice areas listed above, particularly Ethics and FOIA.
3) Research, analytical, oral communication and writing skills.
4) Ability to solve complex problems and provide effective advice.
5) Interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships, and demonstrated success in working independently and as part of a team. In addition, an applicant's ability to handle concurrently multiple and sensitive issues posed by clients, supervisors, and OGC colleagues on a quick turn-around basis is highly desirable. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of DON OGC or equivalent Office of General Counsel or law firm/office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you a veteran claiming veterans' preference?
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)
Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans, and see the Veterans' Preference Advisor, operated by the Department of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/vetspref.htm.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members will be required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command during processing of any hiring action. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
(1) a resume;
(2) a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria for this position and their interest in the position;
(3) two brief legal writing samples (no more than 20 pages total) that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities (excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted);
(4) the two most recent performance appraisals with rating official narrative, if available;
(5) the names and phone numbers of at least three references who may be contacted;
(6) law school transcripts, including class rank, and
(7) most recent SF-50 form showing salary information, if the applicant is a current federal employee.
Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents. Submitting the documents together as a combined PDF is preferred.
If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.ogc.navy.mil).
Electronic applications are being received at this time and should be emailed to Ms. Neaclesa Anderson at usn.ncr.sea-00.mbx.navsea-ogc-vacancies@us.navy.mil. The subject line of the message should state the Personnel Notice Number. We are not accepting hard copy applications at this time.
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
For additional information about this position, you are encouraged to contact Ms. Neaclesa Anderson at (202) 781-3182 or neaclesa.p.anderson.civ@us.navy.mil.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.Agency contact information
Zohra JavedPhone202-781-2034Emailzohra.javed.civ@us.navy.milAddressNAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT
1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20376
USNext steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you a veteran claiming veterans' preference?
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)
Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans, and see the Veterans' Preference Advisor, operated by the Department of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/vetspref.htm.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members will be required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command during processing of any hiring action. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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U.S. Citizens